Eleven Take Home Honors at End of Season Banquet

Jan 22, 2010

Andrew Huck, Nick Caldicott and Michael Wilson took home the
team's Most Valuable Player honors for the 2009 campaign. They were
among 11 players who received awards at the team's annual awards
banquet Jan. 17.

Huck, the starting quarterback for the Bulldogs, was also named
the Offensive Most Improved Player. Huck led an offensive
attack that led the Pioneer Football League. In addition to
finishing third in the league in passing per game (204.5), Huck was
second among quarterbacks in rushing touchdowns with ten.

Caldicott, in his first season starting at linebacker, was
named the Defensive MVP. Caldicott led the team in tackles (70) in
2009. He also finished second on the team with three interceptions,
two of which came against Drake to secure the Pioneer Football
League Championship.

Wilson was tabbed as the team's Most Valuable
Player on special teams. Wilson pinned nearly half of his punts
inside the 20 yard line (29-63). He also had seven punts of 50
yards or more, including a career-long of 69 yards.

Peter Xander, starting defensive tackle, received the Bulldog
Pride Award, given to the player who most exemplifies the Butler
Way. Xander finished the season with 18 tackles. Jack McKenna was
named the Most Improved player on the defense. McKenna finished
2009 tied for second on the team in interceptions (3) including one
on the final play of the Gridiron Classic to give the Bulldogs
their first post-season victory in school history.

The One Play Warrior Award, given to the player who accumulates
the most points on specials teams over the course of the season was
awarded to Spencer Summerville. Summerville finished third on the
team in tackles with 68. Donny Gilmore won the Battle of the
Trenches award for the team's best lineman. Gilmore extended his
streak of consecutive starts to 34 this season.

Butler's Unsung Hero Awards, honoring scout team players of the
year, were awarded to three Bulldogs. David Thomas was named the
Offensive Unsung Hero, Bob Olszewski earned the Unsung Hero on
Defense and Daniel Haber was the Special Teams Unsung Hero.